Hillsborough Commissioners Kathleen Ferguson and Robb English will retain their seats on the board after being re-elected. Both candidates ran uncontested.
Ferguson, who was first elected in 2013, will serve her fourth term on the board. She was successfully re-elected in 2017 and 2021. English has served on the elected board since being appointed in 2019 to finish the term of Jenn Weaver after her election to the town’s mayorship. He then campaigned in 2021 for a full, four-year term.
In 2024, Ferguson advocated for taking a cautious approach to adding new greenways to the town but said she supports the goal overall. She was one of the town commissioners who expressed support for a new ordinance barring the feeding of wildlife within town limits after a local man took to feeding and attracting vultures to his property. She also was one of the commissioners who helped advocate for the approval of a town-wide equity plan.
“I’m running for reelection because I believe in Hillsborough: a place where everyone deserves to be heard, where growth is guided by our shared values, and where local government works for the people it says it serves,” said Ferguson. “We’re facing big community questions about affordability, infrastructure, and how we grow as a community. I’m ready to continue doing the work to ensure our town stays vibrant, welcoming, and sustainable.”
In his campaign announcement, English said he remains committed to expanding outdoor options for the Hillsborough community while building off the sustainability plan by setting goals and delivering “measurable results.” The campaign also said he will continue strengthening regional partnerships to help both the town and surrounding area.
“Over the past six years,” the commissioner wrote, “it has become clear that the challenges we face, whether in housing, climate resilience, transit, or beyond, are not unique to Hillsborough or any other community. Addressing them effectively requires a regional approach, grounded in thoughtful collaboration and a willingness to learn from others. This is the kind of work I’m eager to continue and expand on in a new term.”
With all precincts reported on voters cast ballots in Hillsborough’s 2025 municipal races. Mayor Mark Bell was also re-elected after running unopposed.
Images via Dale Edwards/News of Orange and the Town of Hillsborough.
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